Update: Section of Hwy. 2 in Clarington now open after accident

CLARINGTON -- Durham police have now opened a section of Hwy. 2 in Clarington after a three-vehicle accident.

Police had closed King Street East between Hancock Road and Rundle Road due to “extreme ice conditions”. It reopened about 1 p.m..

According to police, the accident did not result in life-threatening injuries. The condition of the roads varies across the Region and police are reporting a higher than average number of accidents due to weather.